2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1948 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 260 kg more than 1948 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Morris Minor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Jazz (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1948 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Jazz | Minor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
